If we believe what we read, then electricity costs will rise in 2010-2012.
The amount of the rise will be significant, in the order of 30%+ over a period of 3 years. This cost alone will impact each household and add to the monthly budget whether you live in a unit or a free standing ho...

Have you ever watched the television show "Grand Designs"?
I just love it, and I think it might have a valuable lesson for community living when it comes time to renew your common property.
For those who have never watched "Grand Designs", flick on the Lifestyle Channel...

New Regulations for Swimming Pools to take effect on 1 December 2009 and apply to new residential swimming pools. It will include:
- pool fencing to comply with the latest pool fencing standards
- compliant temporary fences to be permitted for a maximum period of ...

With 35% of Australians planning to spend less this Christmas there could be a lot more parties in your neighbourhood. As more people choose to party at home, next door may be a lot louder this festive season.
Noisy Celebrations: Every party generates noise. Tell neighb...

Christmas is the season to be jolly. It's also the time when we all need to be a little extra security conscious.
Don't make it easy for a "would be" intruder to gain entry to your home. Remove climbable objects which may assist entry and don't hide your spare key i...





